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The Oregon State University Extension Service will be hosting a field tour to explore growing coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) on the Oregon coast. This tour offers a chance for small woodland owners to learn directly from professional foresters who have years of...
For one week — March 22nd- March 28th the Florence Goodwill store at 1310 Hwy 101, will match all donations to the First Step Florence donation ”round up” campaign. So while spring cleaning please make a donation to your local Goodwill store then do some shopping...
The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to present Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne in concert on Sunday, March 22nd, from 2 to 3:30 pm, in the library’s Bromley Room. The duo will be presenting an enchanting afternoon of Celtic harps, rare instruments, and wondrous...
Using the iNaturalist App with Dina Pavlis The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to present Dina Pavlis discussing the iNaturalist app, which helps millions of people learn more about nature on Sat., March 14th, at 1 pm, in the library’s Bromley Room. iNaturalist is a...
FLORENCE, OR – The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Speaker Spotlight Series, beginning Wednesday, March 11, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak...
Rotary Club of Florence Seeking Contestants for this year’s 4-Way Test High School Speech Contest: Contest Winners Will Share $2,250 in Cash Prizes Are you a Siuslaw or Mapleton-area high school student (public, private, or home-schooled) in grades 9-12 who cares...
Jacon Taylor, Development Manager with Saint Vincent de Paul's manufactured housing program, Hope Homes, will be the featured speaker and at Florence Area Community Coalition's March 4th regular meeting. The problem that the housing program addresses: With the median...
Siuslaw Watershed Council (SWC) is inviting community members to participate in its strategic planning process to help shape the organization’s direction for the next five years. Strategic planning is a critical opportunity for SWC to reflect on what is working well,...
The Lane County Master Recycler Program is offering a nine-week course focused on waste prevention and recycling. This in-person class will be in held at the Florence Center of Lane Community College, 3149 Oak Street, on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30p.m., March 31 through...
Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative for our first volunteer event for 2026! We will be removing invasive Scotch broom and Portuguese broom at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, February 28 from 10 AM to Noon. It will be a short walk on moderate,...
Please join the Siuslaw chapter of the American Rhododendron Society for our meeting on February 17 at the Siuslaw Community Presbyterian Church on Highway 101 in Florence. Our speaker will be Dr. Keith White, president of the Rhododendron Species Foundation in...
Calling all K-12 students! All local K–12 Siuslaw, Mapleton and homeschool students are encouraged to attend a special FREE Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Art Contest Workshop on Saturday February 28th from 10 am until noon at BeauxArts Fine Art...
Comparte su pasión por el arte y el clima De contaminación a solución-la tierra que queremos ver Por qué participar? Únete al esfuerzo para proteger y preservar el ambiente y belleza natural de Oregon al compartir sus experiencias con el cambio climatológico Demuestra...
Archived story – Siuslaw Schools UPDATE: Join the community of Florence this Saturday, Feb. 7, 2pm in the Siuslaw High School mall, to learn more about the upcoming School District Improvement Project. You’ll see updated numbers, plans, and exciting features for the...
Archived –America 250! Planning! As our community and the rest of the country prepare to celebrate America 250, please join us in helping make this special right here in Florence! A planning meeting will be held in the Bromley Room at Siuslaw Public Library on...
Archived – The Friends of the Siuslaw Library will be hosting their February Book Sale on Saturday, February 21st (10am to 4pm) and Sunday, February 22nd (10am to 3 pm). at the Siuslaw Public Library, Bromley Room. 1460 9th Street, Florence, Oregon. Books are priced...
The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra will present a chamber concert series on Valentine's Day weekend. Members of the OCCO and friends will perform a variety of light classical and popular music for small ensembles. Perfect for your Valentine’s Day plans. Friday,...
Archived story – Serene Abundance Studio Space at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence will host the opening of special exhibition, "The Open Hearts Project" for First Friday, February 6th at 5:00pm. The exhibit, by artist and Expressive Arts Therapist, Heather Rose...
The Department of Environmental Quality is running a Youth Climate Art Contest- please share this with your schools and students. Submissions due by April 22, 2026. Students! Share your passion for art and climate awareness by submitting your original artwork to the...
Attention students, families, and staff! Siuslaw Middle and Elementary Schools are officially participating in the Electronics Recycling Competition to divert e-waste from landfills and keep reusable electronics in our community. From January through April, Siuslaw...
Archived story – First Step Florence, transitional housing for families, is hosting a fundraiser pancake dinner on February 6 from 4- 7:00pm at the Presbyterian Church at 3996 Hwy 101. Cost is $10 per person, $25 for family of 4, Kids under 4 eat free! In addition to...
Are you a teacher or non-profit professional looking for a chance to increase your skills? Do you want to bring an exciting new program to your students or clients that will require specialized training? The Florence Rotary Club’s Continuing Professional Education...
Archived event -- Please join Florence Organizes, [City Lights Cinema and the Baha’i Community] for a Martin Luther King Weekend-long Celebration on January 17th and 18th to honor MLKs legacy of building unity and peace. Before the MLK Celebration Parade on Saturday,...
Archived story – Please join the Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society for a presentation on Dahlias by Dan Green. Multitalented Green has been an Aerospace Engineer, Construction manager, and started Dan’s Dahlia’s while living in Cornelius, OR. He had...
Archived story – Curt Peters is pleased to announce his photo show at Siuslaw Public Library. This show consists of 35 unreleased images from Curt’s journeys to Costa Rica. Curt has been traveling to and photographing the vibrant heart of Costa Rica's rainforests for...
Archived story – Join the Lane County Master Gardener Pruning Specialists as they teach participants techniques to prune fruit trees in Florence, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. – noon. This outdoor event will be held rain or shine – hot coffee will be...
Siuslaw High School is hosting a Student Career Fair for ninth through twelfth-grade students on Friday, March 20th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Student participants will have the opportunity to visit booths from vendors, submit an application and/or a resume, and interview...
Archived event -- Serene Abundance Studio Space in Old Town Florence will host a magical creative journaling workshop with Eugene author and astrologer, Elizabeth Russell, on Saturday, January 17th from 11am-1pm. Participants will use storytelling, guided imagery and...
Archived event -- On Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., the Florence City Council will hold a special meeting in person at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince Street. The purpose of this meeting is for the City Council to gather community input regarding the...
The City of Florence Public Arts Committee announces the launch of the next call-for-artists for the Art Exposed Rotating Outdoor Art Gallery. Since 2018, this program has installed public art throughout Florence for community members and tourists alike to enjoy. Art...
Archived – Serene Abundance Studio, the central Oregon coast's home for visionary, expressive and inspirational art, will host a Holiday Pop Up Art Market on Saturday, December 13th from 3 to 5pm. You'll have a chance to enjoy seasonal refreshments, meet the artists,...
The First Citizen Committee is asking for nominations for the 2025 Florence First Citizen. First Citizen nominees are people who place service above self, donating their time, expertise, and thoughtful energy to help make our community a wonderful place to live. The...
Archived news – Mapleton, OR — The Mapleton High School Student Council is excited to present the Holiday Art Show and Market, a two-day celebration of local creativity, student talent, and community connection. The event will run December 14th and 15th from 4:00–7:00...
Archived news – Join Mapleton School District for Imagine Your Dream Mapleton: Part 2, Dec. 10 This is your chance to help decide the priorities that will guide Mapleton’s future. At our first workshop, community members shared big dreams—from waterfront improvements...
Archived – FACC’s December 3rd monthly program will feature Rick Chilton, President of Helping Hands Coalition’s Community Social Health program. The program offers an exploration of cultural awareness and its essential role in shaping group identities within...
Archived news – Visit Serene Abundance Studio Space at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence on Saturday, December 13th for a day of creative inspiration. Featuring a Layered Hearts Expressive Art Workshop from 11am-2pm, followed by a Holiday Pop Up Art Market from 3...
Archived event – On Sunday, December 7th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Friends of the Siuslaw Library will be hosting a Christmas Boutique Book Sale at the Florence Library Bromley Room. Featured will be giftable books, including fiction, non-fiction, Christmas themed...
Archived – On Monday, November 10th, the Siuslaw School District Facilities Advisory Committee will be hosting the final scheduled meeting to share preliminary recommendations with the public. The committee has been meeting for more than a year and a half. More public...
Archived – Serene Abundance Studio Space will host "Dinner with the Ancestors" during their First Friday Open House, November 7th, between 5 to 8pm. Everyone welcome, visitors are encouraged to bring a potluck item and a memento of a person, place, or animal they have...
Siuslaw Childcare Friends (SCF) announced the appointment of Jenn Lukashev, a seven-year early childhood education professional in the Florence area, and the owner of Stepping Stones Home Child Care and Preschool, as the community provider for the new Elm Park Early...
Archived – Nonprofit board members, volunteers, and staff in the Siuslaw region are invited to a half-day workshop designed to strengthen leadership, clarify responsibilities, and build financial confidence. Whether you’re a new board member, a seasoned volunteer, or...
Have you ever had a great idea for our community and wondered, how do I actually make this happen? That’s exactly what our upcoming Ideas-to-Action Workshop is all about. Register today! Using tools like Strategic Doing, we’ll guide you step by step: from sharing your...
Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch. The Florence Methodist church has been providing a free lunch to anyone who wishes to come every Tuesday and Thursday for over 30 years. Come enjoy a fresh-cooked meal in our dining room. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 12:30...
Archived – Due to the predicted high wind and rain this Saturday, October 25, the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative and Coos Watershed Association volunteer event at Sandtracks Picnic Area has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule this event next March....
Archived – The Facility Advisory Committee has been meeting for more than 18 months to assess the needs of all Siuslaw School District Facilities. We are now sharing preliminary recommendations so the public can provide valuable feedback. On Friday, October 24th, we...
The Siuslaw Watershed Council is kicking off its end-of-the-year fundraising campaign with a Matching Donations challenge to our supporters! Thanks to the generosity of two of our members, any gifts made between October 1 and December 31, 2025 will be automatically...
Have you ever thought about becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer? Oregon State University Extension Master Gardeners are volunteer educators, neighbors, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening...
Archived – Serene Abundance Studio Space at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence will be hosting a special pop up exhibit for 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour with local artist, Anna's Breath. Anna will also be offering readings from her Alchemical Oracle Deck, along with...
CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer, a local nonprofit supporting breast cancer patients and their families in the coastal communities of Lincoln and Lane Counties, is proud to announce its 2026 “Comeback Walk in Memory of Sonia Graham.” Following the recent...
Archived news – Do you live in Lane County & are passionate about bridging our local community with the county's equity initiatives? We are recruiting alternate (non-voting) positions: APPLY BY 10/31/25 @ 5 PM Meetings are at least quarterly or more as needed...
Archived – 10/6/25 – The Siuslaw School District Facility Advisory Committee has been meeting for the past 18 months to review the condition and needs of all district facilities. As we prepare to make recommendations to the Board of Directors, we are seeking public...
Archived – The Central Coast Miniatures Club of Florence is pleased to announce an exhibit of miniature homes and miniature scenes in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library in Florence on Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th. There will be a drawing for...
Archived – Siuslaw Vision Refresh: Ten Years of Action Celebrating Success. Learning Together. Shaping What's Next! October 16th, 2025 - Free Entry Join us for a special event commemorating a decade of community collaboration and success. Together, we’ll look back at...
Eugene, OR — The Oregon Social Learning Center is excited to announce our Fall 2025 KITS At Home parent groups dates. These free, virtual groups are designed for caregivers of children ages 4 to 6 and offer a supportive space to connect, share experiences, and learn...
Eugene, OR — The Oregon Social Learning Center is pleased to announce the return of its Parenting Healthy Preteens online parent groups this fall. These free, virtual groups are designed for caregivers of children ages 9 to 12 and offer a welcoming space to share...
Archived – The Siuslaw School District Facility Advisory Committee has been meeting for the past 18 months to review the condition and needs of all district facilities. As we prepare to make recommendations to the Board of Directors, we are seeking public input on the...
Love fresh food? Care about community? Florence Farmers Market is looking for new Board and Committee members to help us grow. Board members meet monthly and serve on a committee (about 2–4 hours per month). Committee members pitch in where their interests fit best —...
Archived – Siuslaw Public Library District invites artists of all ages and abilities to submit a piece for our upcoming community art show, Hang It All. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this free show. Hang It All will run for the month of October in the...
Emergency Cold Weather Shelter – Florence Help Keep Our Neighbors Safe This Winter When temperatures drop, Florence’s Overnight Cold Weather Shelter opens its doors to provide warmth, safety, and dignity to our houseless neighbors. We need volunteers now to prepare...
While in the past the Friends solicited books just before our book sales, we now welcome donations all year long to be sold in the book store inside the library, and at our popular Bromley Room sales. Donated books must be clean and in resellable condition – no moldy,...
Archived – Lane County Cultural Coalition (LCCC) members are hosting a virtual grant workshop for the 2026 Cultural Opportunity Grant cycle. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend. The west Lane County virtual workshop is Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5:00...
Archived – Join volunteers with the City of Florence, the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, Oregon Department of Human Services, and Oregon Coast Quests, to celebrate the rollout of a new Oregon Coast Quest in the Siuslaw Region. At the event, you will...
First Step Florence- Transitional Housing for families, is hosting a fundraiser pancake dinner on September 5th, 4- 7:00 pm. The event will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 3996 Hwy 101, Florence. The dinner includes pancakes, bacon, juice, coffee and tea. Tickets...
Archived event from August 2025– Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, Lane County Parks Department, and the Friends of Three Mile Prairie on Saturday, August 23 from 10 AM to Noon to remove invasive Scotch broom and small trees from the Three Mile Prairie...
Serene Abundance Studio Space invites you to play around with art all month long! Visit their new location at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence for monthly workshops and special offerings, including watercolor pencil, pyrography, expressive painting and more. For...
EUGENE, OR — July 24, 2025 — A new women’s public speaking club is launching in Eugene with one clear mission: to help more women develop their voices and confidently step up to the mic—whether that’s in a boardroom, a Zoom call, or on a big stage. Mic Drop Club...
Archived event from August 2025 – Join Debbie Anne at Jack Rabbit's Palace to learn all about making your Oregon beach stones shine with resin, August 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Seating is limited so register online soon! https://square.link/u/0jI932DR
A Bargain Hunter’s Dream in Oregon’s Coastal Playground Make room in your trunk and bring your best price-haggling, treasure-hunting spirit—Florence’s Community-wide Garage Sale is back September 12–14, 2025, and it’s better than ever! This beloved tradition will once...
America is reawakening to the fun of “Oregon’s Coastal Playground” Florence — the highly acclaimed destination where coastal beauty meets small-town charm—is again on the national radar for outdoor adventure, romantic getaways, family vacations, arts and culture, and...
The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is proud to be a part of the annual Power of Florence event, a day where area residents and visitors can volunteer and give back to the Florence community. For this event, ODRC will be at Heceta Dunes, one of our "Preserve...
Take the Lane County Equity Survey today! This quick, confidential survey supports Lane County’s Equity Strategic Plan (Goal #5), focused on building an inclusive, equitable approach to civic participation and community engagement. Distributed through the Equity...
As of July 1, 2025, Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) officially goes into effect after five years of planning and preparation. The RMA introduces significant changes to how Oregon funds, collects, and recycles packaging, paper, and food...
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, proving again that Florence is the family-friendly “Oregon’s Coastal Playground,” has announced this year’s Independence Day celebrations—from a 10:00 a.m. bike parade to pie- and watermelon-eating contests to live music to the...
Serene Abundance Studio Space, located at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence, will host the "Essence of Summer Solstice" Poetry Open MIC on Friday, June 27th from 3 to 5pm. Hosted by local author Rod Hatter, and featuring the work of Edith "Edie" Cronk. New readers...
INSPIRE Culinary Academy, 180 Laurel Street in Florence will be hosting 4 weeks of Summer Culinary Camp in July. The weeks are July 7-10, July 14-17, July 21-24, and July 28-31. Camps are Cooking Fundamentals, Creative Cooking, Baking Fundamentals, and Baking for Joy....
Jack Rabbit’s Palace is hosting a Central Coast Petrified Wood class on Wednesday, July 9th, 6-8 PM at their location across from the Human Bean on Highway 101. Students will learn about how to spot petrified wood tumbled from the ocean and how to polish the stones....
Child care access in Florence and the Siuslaw region of West Lane County will increase 50% next year with the completion of the Elm Park Early Learning Center. Developer Chestnut Management has received commitments for 87% of the cost of the center, which is designed...
Huge book sale! Saturday, June 14th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 15th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the main branch of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth Street, Florence. Members of the Friends of the Library will be admitted between 9-10am on Saturday; memberships...
Archived event from June 2025 – The Oregon Coast School of Art (OCSA) in Reedsport is excited to offer Monstrously Creative Summer Art Camps for kids entering Kindergarten through 8th grade, starting June 23 and running through August 1. Each week brings a new...
Archived event from June 2025 – The Oregon Coast School of Art (OCSA) is excited to celebrate its 5-Year Anniversary with a full day of art-filled, family-friendly fun on Saturday, June 28 from 12 noon to 8 PM at 325 High Street in Gardiner. This free community event...
Lane Community College's Florence Center is hosting a presentation from Collette Travel on Wednesday, June 18th, at 10 am. Featured tours offered for 2026 include Cultural Treasures of Japan, Spain's Costa del Sol and Madrid, and Italy's Amalfi Coast and Puglia. See...
Come join the fun at the Juneteenth Community Celebration here in Florence! Florence ORganizes will be sponsoring a community wide, family friendly event on Thursday, June 19th at Miller Park from 12-3pm. Enjoy a BBQ and picnic with hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie...
Jack Rabbit’s Palace on Highway 101 across from the Human Bean hosts a PRESSED FLOWER CLASS Wednesday, June 11th 6-8 PM. $20 Class Fee and $10 Materials Fee Materials will provide you with instruction, a Flower Press, some special glue, and a card that you make...
The June 4, 2025 regular monthly meeting of FACC will feature Riverview Center for Growth and, more specifically, its Riverview Crisis Response Program. The meeting is from 10:45 to noon in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. When our own Western Lane...
This event is sold out, but First Step welcomes donations to help with family housing. Support unhoused families with children under 18 in the Florence area. First Step is hosting a fundraising gala on June 28, 2025, from 6- 9:00 pm at the beautiful Pacific Ballroom...
Our Siuslaw community is now better equipped to successfully apply for grants, thanks to the success of Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights! Over 30 attendees from Florence, Mapleton, and Deadwood representing more than 20 Siuslaw region organizations...
Free compost workshop at the Florence Food Share Garden, 2190 Spruce St., in Florence, on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. – noon. For beginning to experienced composters, this hands-on workshops will cover the basics of how composting works, which materials to use, and...
The Central Coast Miniatures Club of Florence is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual Arts, Crafts, and Miniatures Flea Market that will be open to the public during the Rhody Day Festival on Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th. You’ll find us with the Quilting Club...
The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is hosting a volunteer event to remove Scotch broom at the John Dellenback Dunes on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Volunteers are needed to continue our efforts to remove invasive Scotch broom from one of our "Protect...
Local father, former educator, and active community member Tom Posegate has officially announced his candidacy for the Siuslaw School Board, Position 6. “As a parent of three daughters in the Siuslaw School District and someone deeply invested in the future of our...
Siuslaw Region of West Lane County, OR – Siuslaw Family Connection and Siuslaw Vision are inviting community members to take part in an important survey to help improve child care support and resources in the Siuslaw region. As part of a collaborative effort involving...
Archived event from April 2025 – It's time to do some spring cleaning in your studio! Serene Abundance Studio Space is hosting the 6th annual Spring Art Swap this Saturday, April 19th from 11am to 3pm at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence, Oregon. Bring your...
Siuslaw PlayShop will feature paddling demos, outdoor information Siuslaw Vision is partnering with Florence Oregon Area Kayakers (FOAK) to bring the second annual Siuslaw PlayShop to the Florence area on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Darlings Marina and RV Park. The...
Archived event from April 2025 – Free class on how to grow vegetables at home to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Florence branch of the Siuslaw Library, 1460 9th St, at 1:00 p.m. Always dreamed of growing your own vegetables, but you’re not sure how to get...
Archived event from April 2025 – See the attached PDF! Bridge Lane Florence will take place on Wednesday, April 16th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Florence Events Center. This FREE event connects residents of Florence, Mapleton, and surrounding areas with essential...
Archived news from April 2025 – Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is sponsoring a Scotch broom removal event at Heceta Dunes this Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to continue our efforts to remove invasive Scotch broom from one of our...
Please don't let this Florence non-profit close! Memory Care Respite of Florence has been serving the Florence Area for over 31 years. Our mission is twofold. We enrich the lives of person's living with dementia through our adult day program called Coffee Club and we...
Make a Greater Impact—Learn the Strategies for Successful Grant Funding! Join us on Saturday April 26th from 10am-3pm at the Senior & Activities Center in Florence Oregon for Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights, brought to you by Siuslaw Vision...
Volunteers are needed to help the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative remove Scotch broom at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, March 22 from 10AM to Noon. We are hoping for better weather this Saturday after last Saturday's cancellation due to stormy...
Archived event from April 2025 – The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra presents our spring concert series. The concert features works by Sibelius, Mendelssohn, Robin DeVour, and more. Plus a premiere by Robbie Dee Smith. There are three concerts in the series: Sundays,...
Archived news from April 2025 – Oregon State University Extension Service will be offering the workshop "What can I sell from my property?", an introduction to the kind of products landowners might be able to harvest and sell from the resources on their land,...
Archived news from March 2025 – Florence Indivisible American Pie Meet Up & Music - Friday, March 14 2025 Florence, Oregon (March 6, 2025) – Feeling a bit overwhelmed in these tumultuous political times? Come join us on Pi Day for music, apple pie, and an...
Archived event from April 2025 – Are you a Siuslaw or Mapleton-area high school student (public, private, or home-schooled) in grades 9- 12 who cares about ethical standards and behavior in today’s world? If you are, the Rotary Club of Florence invites you to share a...
Archived event from March 2025 – Serene Abundance Studio Space will host a Friday After Hours event on March 7th, featuring two members of the local band, Celtic Flo, kicking off the season for St. Patty's Day. Community potluck and all ages hour starting at 5pm,...
Archived event, March 2025 – Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, March 15 from 10AM to Noon for our first volunteer event in 2025. We will be removing invasive Scotch broom and volunteers are needed to help!...
Archived event from March 2025 – Florence Area Community Coalition’s March 5, 2025 monthly meeting will feature Lane County’s Rural Advisory Committee which is actively seeking to increase its membership. Kayla Watford, known to many in the area through previous work...
Lane County Master Gardeners and Oregon State University Extension Service hosted a successful pruning workshop in Florence on February 8, 2025. Twenty-five people braved the cold and rain to attend. “We appreciate everyone who came out on Saturday to learn about...
Archived news from February 2025 – Just in time for Cupid’s big day Florence Habitat Restore is selling See's Candies to bring you the sweetest chocolates around – By purchasing these delicious Valentine’s treats, you’re not just making someone’s day special, you’re...
Archived event from February 2025 – Get ready to sparkle and shine at the Prom of Your Dreams, an unforgettable evening benefiting Florence Habitat for Humanity! Join us on Saturday, February 22, at Three Rivers Casino for a night filled with dancing, photo ops, and...
Archived event from February 2025 – Winter is a great time to prune! Come join Oregon State University Extension Service - Lane County Master Gardeners on Saturday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to Noon, at the corner of Rhody Drive and Juniper Street in Florence. This...
Archived news from February 2025 – The Siuslaw Public Library District is seeking community members to fill three-year Budget Committee seats. Residents who live in the library district are eligible to apply for the position. Applications are due by 5 p.m. PST on...
Each year, talented bakers in Florence and surrounding areas donate their time and considerable talents to create over 30 custom-designed cakes for Rotary’s annual charity auction. These fabulous cakes often spark bidding wars, and the bakers who make them are...
Archived event from January 2025 – The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra presents a winter chamber music concert. Members of the orchestra and friends will perform light classical and popular music works for small ensembles. There will be two performances: Sunday,...
ODOT Receives $30 million to improve safety and livability on OR 126 Direct link to ODOT news release SALEM – A $30 million federal grant will help make critical safety and infrastructure improvements along a 1.9-mile segment of OR 126 between Huston Road and Lakeside...
We’re celebrating community! Come join us! People’s March Saturday, January 18th at 11am at the Florence United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood St. In solidarity with the National Women’s March, we are standing together, defending each other and building a resilient...
Archived news from January 2025 – Florence Area Community Coalition's January 8, 2025 monthly meeting will feature the Florence Siuslaw Lions Club, which in 2024 celebrated an amazing 76 years of service to this community. On January 8, 2025, at 10:45 am in the...
Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County announces Jacki Holien as a certified Master Gardener! The Annual Badging and Awards Dinner was held on December 10, welcoming newly certified Master Gardener volunteers, including Holien, a Florence resident....
Archived event: November 2024 – Visit Serene Abundance Studio Space this Sunday, November 17th, for our Winter Art Reception and Holiday Sale. Meet our gallery artists, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and view and shop special art and craft items available only at this...
On October 25, Siuslaw Vision, in partnership with Lane Educational Service District and the Siuslaw and Mapleton school districts, hosted a student-led community event centered on student wellness. The event, held at Lane Community College Florence, focused on...
Shore Pines apartments residents got a special treat on Halloween with the unveiling of two new outdoor murals. The two murals, one at the entrance to each building, were designed and painted by Seattle-based artists Perri Rhoden and Bashir Davis. "They have vast...
Archived event: November 2024 – Volunteers are needed on Saturday, November 16 from 10AM to Noon to help the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative remove invasive Scotch broom from the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area. The Day Use Area is mid-way between Reedsport and...
You can now publish your news on the Siuslaw Vision website when you use the Submit a Press Release feature. Content will be posted within 1-2 business days. Siuslaw Vision reserves the right to select which submissions we publish on our website. Stories may be edited...
